Hidden gems: Cafes in Galway

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Galway. This list contains 33 places from Cafe category.

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Plámás
Coffee shop
👍👍 Cannot recommend this place enough! Such a terrific hole-in-the-wall cafe that’s a little outside the bars and crowds of Galway. Coffee was perfect and our barista Áine was so friendly! She provided so many local recommendations for food, more coffee, and things to see. You won’t regret coming here.
5.00 (110 reviews)
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Galway Bay Coffee Barista Training
Coffee shop
👍👍 I highly recommend this adorable coffee place. Dave is an exceptional person, extremely friendly, funny and kind. He made sure we were comfortable and gave us complimentary cookies with coffee. It's more than just a coffee place and definitely worth visiting!
5.00 (65 reviews)
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Barista Bus
Cafe
👍👍 Great coffee, the Hunkute from Calendar is always top class. Caoimhe and Jamie are the best duo and know their coffee stuff inside out! Lovely vibe with great in-house pastries and more!
5.00 (26 reviews)
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Tribe Coffee Shop
Vegetarian cafe and deli
👍👍 Nowhere in the reviews dose it say that “this coffee is so much nicer than tescos mellow and smooth instant coffee” so let me say just that. No but for real this coffee is insane and bares no comparison to that mud jar.
5.00 (18 reviews)
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Placebo Cafe
Coffee shop
5.00 (13 reviews)
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Fat Tony's Liosban Barbershop / Groom Room / Lifestyle Store
Barber shop
👍👍 My body was sore and my back was in a bad state because of all the driving I do for work. I knew I needed help. I contacted fat Tony’s and signed in for an hour in the groom room. I opted for the sports massage with Lynda. I was not disappointed. Lynda was professional and her work speaks for it...
5.00 (10 reviews)
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Fairhill Coffee
Coffee shop
👍👍 I can safely say: best coffee I've ever had in Ireland in 3y! This place is a find. I was impressed that the croissant butter has the same flavor as the amazing Brazilian bottle butter and it was like biting into pieces of my story. In addition, the coffee comes from the Brazilian Cerrado and it is...
4.90 (49 reviews)
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Murrays Coffee House
Coffee shop
👍👍 Good place. Coffee is Perfect.
4.90 (26 reviews)
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Bare Pantry Cafe
Cafe
👍👍 The staff members are amazing, so kind and patient and the food was great.
4.90 (7 reviews)
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WYLDE
Cafe
👍👍 Its located next to the Coach Station Galway. The display of the pastries are really nice, and there's acai bowl station. I had a cup of Cappucino, not too bad. It's worth visiting when you are near.
4.80 (89 reviews)
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Jungle Beach Break Café
Cafe
👍👍 Lovely location along the Promenade at Salthill , seating outside to sit down with friends and family to enjoy the lovely views, fabulous coffee and lovely chatty friendly staff.. Give this place a try next time your in Salthill 👍..
4.80 (71 reviews)
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coffee + sandwich
Cafe
🫤 Very disappointed. Bought the "posh ham & cheese" at first glance I thought prices were fabulous unfortunately you get what you pay for... Cheap packet ham which I got two lumps of fatty jelly in it. Also way too much mayo on the sandwich which was spread on the ham and not the bread. I'm not a coff...
4.80 (49 reviews)
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Nana's Tea Galway
Bubble tea store
👍👍 Nana Tea is class, nowhere else can compete. I have tried bubble tea at many places in Ireland but Nana is always my favourite. The quality is the same at every branch, I have tried Nana in Naas, Newbridge, Waterford and Dublin already and they all taste the same amazing. I highly recommend the supr...
4.80 (34 reviews)
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The Coffee Hut
Cafe
👍 Finally a decent cup of coffee.
4.80 (24 reviews)
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Tasty Toasty Galway
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Got two absolutely delicious sambos, staff were chatty and kind and attentive and great craic also. Sambos were a delight, and fiercely enjoyed them. Looking forward to returning to test out the rest of them! They're open Monday to Saturday in the alley that led into the old Connaught tribune printw...
4.80 (12 reviews)
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Ozone Cafe
Coffee shop
👍 Small student cafe that is also open to visitors who are not enrolled in the business school. The prices are correspondingly low, but the quality of the food (from Danish to cake to sausage roll) is very high! The staff is also extremely friendly. The only drawback is that the toilet is only access...
4.80 (9 reviews)
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BakeBox
Bakery
👍 Look at that hot coco, 5-stars for presentation! I’m a sucker fore cuteness:) Bite-sized bakery in the heart of Galway, with a large selection of pastries and beverages.
4.70 (111 reviews)
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Ré Coffee and Design
Coffee shop
🫤 The best coffee and some of the best baristas in town. We normally order a coconut flat white or latte as they're delicious. We were, however, given cow's milk instead on two separate occasions. Not an issue, I'm sure, for many customers, but it's off-putting (to say the least) for those of us avoi...
4.70 (103 reviews)
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The Lighthouse Cafe Terryland
Vegetarian cafe and deli
👍👍 the lighthouse never disappoints. wholesome delicious food.
4.70 (26 reviews)
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Cafe Link Newcastle
Cafe
👍👍 I enjoyed a fantastic visit to the newly renovated Cafe Link, the menu was extensive, with something for everyone. I enjoyed a fresh sandwich and a really well made Latte. Service was excellent, everyone was super pleasant. Fantastic stop in for a coffee and a great addition to the local community!...
4.70 (9 reviews)
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